Yia Yias Daycare
Yia Yias Daycare is a certified child care center in Churchville, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 53 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 53). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #218 of 251 centers in Bucks County and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed Staff #1 adult health assessment in record did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment with legal name.Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed TB test date was not written on physical examination form.
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and 10 working with children unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed door to the boiler room and storage room unlocked and accessible to children in the preschool room.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed bottom cabinet in boy's bathroom unlocked containing Lysol disinfectant wipes and a gallon of Fabulosos cleaning agent.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed inner divider wall of girls bathroom had chipped paint.
During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room refrigerator at 49 degrees.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff data sheet and observed provider had over 50 percent of staff qualifying as aide qualification level.
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During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and 10 record and observed verification of experience was not in record.
At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #6, #10 did not include complete PA state police clearance. Record of staff person #11 did not include NSOR Certification form, record of staff person #12 did not include PA state police clearance, PA child abuse clearance, FBI clearance. Record of staff person of staff #13 did not include a complete PA State police or FBI clearance required upon hiring. Staff person #6, #10, #11, #12 were not provisional hires.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 12 children outside ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with only 2 staff persons present. Later on, observed 15 children in Room #5 ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with 2 staff assigned to this group
At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #5, and #6 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection, cribs were not labeled in Room #1.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of staff person #7 did not include the individual's professional title and there were no date next to the siggnature.
At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff person #13 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.
At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 professional development training.
At the time of inspection, file for staff person #1, #2 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Fire safety training on file of staff person #1 was from 2/6/22, staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 2/11/22.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #3, #4, and #9 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #9 hired for the position of an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of 2 years child care experience required prior to service at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, agreement of child #1, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 didn't specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 and #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information did not include information on the child #1 and #2 special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 and #8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not updated in Room #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.
At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #2 and #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and/or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of renewal inspection, fie of staff person #11 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #13 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1, #2 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Record of staff person #1, #2 included only 11 hours.
At the time of the complaint investigation, heath record of child #1 did not include include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. Health record of child #2 did not include HIB immunization and 4th dose of PCV immunization. Health record of child #3 did not include 4th doze of PCV immunization. Health record of child #4 did not include immunization record. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1, #2, and #3.
At the time of the complaint investigation, file of child #4 did not include immunization record. An exemption letter from the parent was not dated and was not for religious believes or strong personal objections. The letter included a statement of following the recommended schedule and vaccine damage, but was not written, signed and dated by child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection observed 13 children ranging in age from young toddlers to preschoolers with staff #1 and #2 on the fenced playground.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 hired on 10/19/21 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS and mandated reporter training which is required within 90 days of hire. File of staff person #3 hired on 10/20/21 did not include mandated reporter training which is required within 90 days of hire. File of staff person #5 hired on 1/17/22, who is a provisional hire, did not include Disclosure Statement and verification of request for NSOR certificate. Provisional Hire Waiver on file is from 10/25/20.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 9 older toddlers and 8 preschoolers with two staff persons present while staff #1 left the room.
At the time of renewal inspection the documentation that staff person #4 hired on 12/13/21 and staff person #5 hired on 1/17/22 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment was not observed.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 6 broken vinyl tiles that had missing parts on the floor near the door to Room #6
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the rest equipment in Room #5 was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #3 and #5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that a written record of fire drills do not include specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
At the time of renewal inspection an agreement of child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of renewal inspection, health report of child #2 was not complete.
At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #5 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #4 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 10/20/21 did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation required within 90 days of hire.
At the time of initial inspection on 10/4/21, file of staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, included child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes.
At the time of initial inspection on 10/4/21, first aid kits in every classroom did not contain soap.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/4/21 observed two white shelves in Room #5 which were unstable and not secure. These items could fall and pose a hazard to the children in care.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/4/21, provider did not provide documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected system.
At the time of initial inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of emergency was not posted in every child care space.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/04/2021, a written report of initial health assessment of staff person #1 did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin test.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Yia Yias Daycare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 7, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and 10 working with children unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Yia Yias Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Yia Yias Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 30, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Yia Yias Daycare compare with other daycares in Bucks County?
It is #218 of 251 centers in Bucks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Yia Yias Daycare last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
Who runs Yia Yias Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Yia Yias Daycare LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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